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Supporting the Ottawa Valley

Throughout its long history, the surrounding communities have been highly supportive of the Chalk River Laboratories, and each year they try and give back to the greater community.  AECL’s head office was recently re-located, creating more than 80 new jobs in the...

Safety and Security

In the post Cold-War international world, one of the top security concerns has been to stop the spread of nuclear weapons and nuclear materials to rogue states or terrorist groups.  Working alongside other Canadian defence partners, the hard-working staff at AECL has...

Nuclear powered jobs

The Nuclear Industry is a vital part of Canada’s economy, with over 50 companies and over 70,000 full-time jobs across Canada at present and new companies constantly entering the industry.  One of these new companies is CANDU Energy Inc., which manufactures, sells,...

Generating innovation instead of electricity

Partnerships between Universities and Industry are the engines of research in Canada, providing many of the innovations that help create jobs in Canada.  Over the past year, AECL and the Chalk River Laboratories have been actively searching for new partnerships with...

Chalk River Labs keep the Ottawa Valley pristine

Those who live in the Upper Ottawa Valley or along the Ottawa River know it is a pristine landscape with a diverse and thriving environment.  One of the top mission goals of the Chalk River Laboratories is to contribute field-leading nuclear research and life-saving...
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